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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1920

Page

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Endorsement of Nestos for Governor by Logan Republicans

A Logan North Dakota meeting of anti Townley Republicans endorsed R A Nestos for governor and backed opponents in the 20th district legislature. George Reishus of Minot B B Monck of Burlington and Walter Bond of Minot were named for legislature with a resolution praising Nestos’ public service.

Republican Central Committee Logan Legislative Townley George Reishus Minot N. D B. B. Monck Burlington Baws

State funds detailed in North Dakota trust mortgage

The document notes a state of North Dakota trust deed securing a mortgage of 3 500 000 in two parts with 5 percent interest. It lists Drake mill property with inventory valued at 120 351.45, showing on hand wheat 425 flour in storage 41 792.76 and flour sacks 1 000.

Eg Mae North Dakota Beedea Menasioe Bsns Ieroperty Drake Mill

Heavy Mortgage on Drake State Mill Reported

State papers last week broke a story about a heavy mortgage filed for the Drake state mill. The deed records show a mortgage of five million dollars placed in the office on March 25th.

Drake Ferm of Dees

Operetta The Posey Bed to Be at High School Auditorium

Pupils of the Minot Public Schools present over 100 children in the operetta The Posey Bed at the High School Auditorium Friday May 14 at 8 15 p m. The program promises lively song and story from local students and invites the public to attend. Burns Would Make Good Legislator W. S Young and J H Burns of Surrey attended the Republican county convention in Minot. Burns, a former Surrey blacksmith and current secretary treasurer of the Mechanics Mutual Benefit Association of North Dakota, is a candidate for the 29th district legislature representing labor.

Minot Burns W. S. Young J. H. Burns Surrey Logan Mechanics “Mutual Benefit Association of North Dakota Labor

Embezzlement Case Sentences Pierce Egan to Prison

Pierce Egan, once president of the First National Bank of Jud N D, pleads guilty to embezzlement and receives a sentence of one to five years in Leavenworth prison. He formerly edited a Waynesburg newspaper and faced fallout after bank funds were misused. Memorial Day events are planned in Willis Township Center schoolhouse with a program by local youths and C B Prine delivering the address.

Pierce Egan Pierce Eon First National Bank of Wilt Township Center Willis Township C. B. Prine

Imbolt Schubert Marriage Licenses in Kenmare

A marriage license was issued to Herman Schubert formerly of Minot now of Everett Washington and Elizabeth Imbolt of Kenmare. The ceremony was held in Kenmare.

Imbolt-Schubert Herman Schubert Minot Everett Wash Elizabeth Imbolt Kenmare

memory tribute to Sadie Webber from Minot and North Dakota

In May 1920 a Minot reader pays tribute to the memory of Sadie Webber an earnest God fearing teacher noted for her punctuality and patriotic readings. The piece recalls her early teaching career in April 1891, her quiet demeanor and disciplined home, and a lifelong friendship that spanned years and letters.

Sadie Webber Minot Independent Methodist Church Joint Institute Towner Northwestern Jennie Ferone Nels Muus Velyk Stella Hopper W. Carroll North Dakota

Minot Curling Club Banquets After Victory by River Rats

At a lively Minot Curling Association meeting in the Waverly dining room, the Hill Billies praised the River Rats after a decisive season, with trophies and jokes marking the event. Delegates honored Rogers Lumber Company with a silver Loving Cup and four pairs of cuff-buttons for the champions.

Minot Curling Association Waverly Hill Billies River Rats Billies Arthur M. Thompson Thompson J. C. Smallwood Robinson L. H. Kermott Ees Colcord Rig Billie Porter Kermott CaliforniMiae California A.M. Cen A. A. Rob Robinaan Wes Ana Smade Prak. Robinson Eastwood Park Roosters Lumber Company Minot Curling Club Rogers Lumber Company A. K. Rogers Minneapsus Minneapa George H. Rogers Minneapolis Minnesota Craig

Niece of Sheriff Scofield Dies in Wisconsin

Sheriff Scofield and Mrs. Scofield received a telegram Wednesday announcing the death of their niece Margaret Murphy at her home in Chinpewa Falls Wisconsin. She was twenty two years old. Her father, T. Murphy, a prominent figure, has visited the Minot fairs several times.

A. P. Scofield Margaret Murphy Chinpewa Falls Wis TI. Murphy Minot Fairs

Colcord Nearly Captures His Chicken Thief

Plymouth Rock owner G D Colcord reports a six foot tall slender man entering his rear yard to steal a chicken last Saturday at nine. Colcord grabed a rock and pursued into the poultry yard but the thief escaped over the fence into the alley. Colcord warns that he is not accusing any specific man yet and notes many in the city could fit the description.

G. D. Colcord Plymouth Rock Colcord Altho Enteter

Believe High Mark in Mouse River Reached

The Mouse River rose to about 168 feet at the gauge, then drifted up an inch Monday and only three quarters of an inch from Tuesday to Wednesday. City crews diked low areas and kept basements dry, with some homes flooded but little overall damage. A resident in Eastwood Park warned by a stick test faced flooding as Mrs Sparks narrowly escaped assistance when a rental visit turned risky.

Park Avenue Minot Riverside Park Davy Eastwood Park Baker Sparks

Underwood Raises 10000 Dollar Reward for Killers

Citizens of Underwood launch a 10000 dollar fund to reward the capture and conviction of the murderers of Jacob Wolf his wife and five children and the farmhand Jake Hofer. The drive aims to gather funds across McLean County, with additional rewards totaling about 11000 dollars including state offers, and to be paid within 30 days after conviction.

Bismarck N. C Underwood Jacob Wolf Jake Hofer Wolf Farm Turtle Lake McLean County Gen. Langer Atty. William Staffrud Frazivy Job Wolf Jake Hoter

Minot's Largest Harness Shop Closed

Fred F. Rowatt owner of Minot’s only harness shop has left for his Alberta farm due to ill health. The shop remains open under an employee and will sell all equipment at public auction Saturday May 15 at 1 o clock. Rowatt built a big local business and will be missed by a city of 12 000 without a harness shop.

Fred F. Rowatt Minot Alberta Canada Rowatt

Profitable sheep raising in southwestern North Dakota

Made money with sheep based on five years of experience by farmer Lark Grant County. Havens, with $717.50 invested in 1914, reports gross income of $3,837.40 and a net credit of $3,119.90 after expenses. Details include purchases of sheep, wool sales, lambs, and current stock values. notes about diet and pasture. Minot firm wins $80,000 contract for Bismarck block.

Havans Mr. Havens N. D. Ag. College

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. M W. Burns Geo. Reishus Edw. Anderson House Walter Bond Sen ate—Nestos R. A. Nestos Ward Ward County Dakota Posey Ivan High Hoor Sean McNaughton Stevens Fitet Horger Brantford Ont Oal Shad Iver Eidsness Denbi Albert A. Robinson Banquet River Rats Scofield Mouse River Tative Underwood—Langer Minot Firm Bismarck K Lantz & Macklie Bismarckine
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